LEAD DATA STRATEGY CONSULTANT | £70-85K + BONUS (EXPERIENCE DEPENDENT)

We’re working on behalf of a leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering enterprise-scale digital and data transformations across both public and private sectors. They’re currently growing their Data Strategy team and are looking for an experienced consultant specialising in Enterprise Data Management to support the design, leadership, and implementation of large-scale data strategy initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a deep understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and AI integration who are ready to play a hands-on, strategic role within complex client environments.

YOUR BACKGROUND

This role requires both strategic acumen and hands-on capability. We’re seeking someone who can operate comfortably in the boardroom while also understanding the technical realities of enterprise data ecosystems.

THE ROLE

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategies that help clients extract business value from their data. You’ll lead engagements that focus on enabling intelligent, secure, and ethical use of data across complex organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic guidance on data governance frameworks, master data management (MDM), metadata strategy, and data ethics policy development.
• Lead client engagements across data architecture, data quality, taxonomy, and standards implementation often acting as the bridge between technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Use industry frameworks to conduct maturity assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap development.
• Incorporate emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, into data governance strategies to automate and improve quality control processes.
• Advise on the alignment of data capabilities with business objectives and the evolving expectations of Chief Data Officers and CIOs.
• Build strong client relationships, managing expectations and acting as a trusted advisor on data-driven decision-making.
• Design and implement data operating models, role structures, and capability uplift initiatives.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, thought leadership creation, and the development of new market offerings.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Join a top-tier consultancy with global recognition and an award-winning people culture.
• Work with some of the most forward-thinking clients in industry and government.
• Be part of a team that’s influencing the future of data and AI on a meaningful scale.
• Enjoy hybrid and flexible working as standard, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages bringing your whole self to work.